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Alistair Chisnall is a Partner in the firm's Property Practice. Alistair specializes in real estate sales and structuring for high-end and private client matters and large commercial transactions.
His practice covers mortgage-backed financing and loans, title due diligence and opinions, title insurance, subdivision and development planning, resort development and operation, commercial and residential leases,and related tax and regulatory matters.
Recent engagements include:
- Advising on the acquisition, ownership, sales/purchases, title diligence and title insurance, of residential and commercial property in the Bahamas, and related financing and approvals.
- Representing private clients in the sale or purchase of luxury real estate in the Lyford Cay, Albany, Old Fort Bay, Paradise Island/Ocean Club and Out Island resort and residential communities
- Acting as counsel for real estate and condominium developers in connection with acquisitions, project structuring, governmental and regulatory matters, ownership/management requirements, sales and rental programs and title insurance matters.
- Representing major investment groups in connection with the acquisition of major resort properties, including obtaining requisite multi-departmental Bahamian Government approvals for the acquisition, the assumption of casino management licenses, and numerous relevant operating licenses.
- Assisting with the planning, governmental approvals and legal framework for subdivisions, resorts and planned-community development and sales
Bar Admissions
- Bar of England and Wales, 2007
- The Bahamas Bar, 2007
Education
BPP Law School, United Kingdom
University of Singapore, Singapore
University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Areas of Practice
Professional Career
Chambers and Partners, Band 3 Attorney, Chambers Global - General Business Law: Real Estate (2024, 2023 and 2022)
Professional Associations
The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
The Bahamas Bar Association
Articles
Important Notes on Real Property Tax in The Bahamas and Rates for the 2019 Tax Year
By Alistair Chisnall |August 2018Important Notes on Real Property Tax in The Bahamas and Rates for the 2019 Tax Year
By Alistair Chisnall |August 2018Top Ten Things to Know About Real Property Tax in The Bahamas
By Alistair Chisnall |August 2018
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Real Estate 2024, Law & Practice in The Bahamas [June 2024]
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Real Estate 2023, Law & Practice in The Bahamas [June 2023]
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Real Estate 2022, Law & Practice in The Bahamas [June 2022]
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Real Estate 2021, Law & Practice in The Bahamas [June 2021]
Chambers Global Practice Guide, Real Estate 2020, Law & Practice in The Bahamas. [May 2020]
Important Notes on Real Property Taxes in The Bahamas. Rates for the 2019 Tax Year [July 2018]
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